Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)
About The Position
Position Overview Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations. Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field. S:US offers : Flexible scheduling , 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide! This opportunity is available at our program located on Lefferts Blvd in South Ozone Park, NY so you can work close to home. The salary for this position : Minimum Salary:$19.00/hr, Maximum Salary: $ 19.00/hr The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences. Position Summary: The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
- One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
- Valid NYS Driver’s license
- Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid
Responsibilities
- Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living.
- Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety.
- Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
- Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
- Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.
- Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
- Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
